#age gap warning

I’m watching Piano no Mori and granted it’s been a long while since I’ve read the manga, Shuhei’s just like “I’m gonna defeat you! you’re my rival!” and anime Kai is just lol “lol I’m not gonna fight you you’re not my rival” and later in the manga he’s just like... my rival is Ajino

fuck yea

also these scenes I’m... 👌👌👌

“To have a talent this special...”

(sob sob)

also like

I’m gonna drop this here without context

the way he looks at Ajino, I’m going to fucking DIE

and then he just says what he needs from Ajino is this--and then he fucking TAKES AJINO’S HANDS, and just... “this is a good luck charm” and prays. i’m just.

「 Piano no Mori v26 c241 - Comeback Recital 」

At last, the curtains have closed.

God. I’m just-- I waited so long for this. I mean I posted the finale last December, but... seeing it translated in full is really magical.

Kai’s made it his life’s goal to surpass Ajino, his rival for life. The one he respects most. Man, I’d love it if by the time Ajino recovers fully, Kai’s new favourite pianist will be Ajino instead of that blandass cardboard Shuuhei. ; -;

3 years ago, I wrote a summary timetravel AU here, Rewound, for Ajino/Kai, where Kai meets the younger version of Ajino--back in his prime. nnnghghghh I want that more than ever. It breaks me how they aren’t going to be able to grow old together, that Ajino is so far ahead ngaaahahh. Actually, I have no idea how old Kai is now. I would assume with all the time skips and passing time he’s gotta be at least a young adult now.

With Kai as Maria, I bet there were a lot of people who mistook them as a couple. Ahahha! That arm grab! 

「 Piano no Mori v26 c241 - Comeback Recital 」

Ajino dedicating his song to his important people, and Kai being overwhelmed backstage.

Rating: Teen and Up Audiences

Length: 5k+

Pairings: Ereri

Warnings: age gap (of 10 years)

Preferred art forms: fanart, fanmixes, edits

Multiple artists: yes